Cecil Ryu Martial Arts

Specialties

taekwondo, judo, martial arts, self defense, karate, jujitsu, boxing, kung fu

History

Established in 2008.

Classes began at Temple Hills Community Center in March 2008.

Meet the Business Owner

Cecil W.

Business Owner

In addition to being exposed to Judo as a toddler with Sensei Edwin Takemori of Maryland Judo Association, learning Tiger Hawk Karate from Sabum John «Hawk» Hawkins at Smallwood Middle School (through M-​NPPC) from 1984 to 1987, and Tangsoodo from Sabum David Dorsey at Smallwood Middle School from 1987 to 1988, I have attained the following rankings:

2^nd Degree Black Belt, Universal Karate Studios (ITF Style). Instructor: Grandmaster Lawrence Ford (10^th dan). September 2008.

1^st Degree Black Belt Maryland Judo Association, April 29, 2012. I am an instructor (as in one of many shodans) at College Park Judo Club.

1^st Degree Black Belt, Viper Strike Taekwondo (ITF style). Instructor: Steve Shorts. 2003. Acted as an assistant instructor 2003 – 2004.

1^st Gup, Tangsoodo Brown Belt Tompkins Karate Association. Instructor: Master Gil «Junior» Whitfield. 2000 – 2003. Participated as a student, assistant instructor and was a black belt candidate.